See you at Taste of Sydney + Win One of Three Short Breaks worth up to $1476

If you have not yet had a chance to enter our fantastic competitions, it is not too late.

- Taste of Sydney this week
- Win one of three getaways
- Prize winners of our Taste of Sydney and Opera under the Stars ticket giveaways (see below to check to see if you were a winner).

Taste of Sydney is coming up this week in Sydney from 11-14 March 2010 in Centennial Park – Sydney’s top chefs, the finest artisan producers and discerning gourmands will be mingling in the beautiful surrounds of Centennial Parklands. Discover a dynamic program of tastings, talks and demonstrations in the Taste feature areas against a backdrop of fabulous musical entertainment. Read More

See Us At The Show – Beautiful Accommodation will be at the show selling our guides at a very special show price. Come and say hello to author Jennifer Lamattina at stand C4.

We will have TWO new editions at the show – the new Victoria/Tasmania Edition will have its first Sydney showing and the new South Australia/Western Australia/Northern Territory guide will be launched – its first public appearance in Australia. Be the first to get these new editions and check out our fabulous selection of handpicked properties. Naturally, our bestselling Queensland/New South Wales guide will also be available.

When: 11-14 March 2010
Where: Centennial Park
Why Go: The ultimate Sydney foodies’ event
More Information: www.tastefestivals.com.au/australia

Win one of three Short Breaks (even if you can’t come to the show): We have a competition all our Club members can enter to win a short break. Click here to enter online

You could win one of these incredible prizes:

Kewarra Beach Resort
- Four-night Tropical FNQ Luxury
Kewarra Beach (near Cairns, Queensland)
Prize valued at $1,476
Enjoy the privacy of a tropical nature Lodge, situated on the tranquil shores of the Coral Sea, and experience the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Included in this prize is: four nights accommodation in a 4.5 Star Deluxe Pandanus Bungalow, full buffet breakfast for two daily, morning & afternoon tea, a delightful lunch, snorkelling equipment, reef viewing on semi-submersibles, marine biologists' presentations on board and airport transfers. (Prize is subject to availability and does not include flights to Cairns). Ph: 07 4057 6666.
www.beautifulaccommodation.com/kewarrabeach

Eliza’s on the Murray
- Peaceful Three-Night Retreat
Tocumwal (on the Murray, near Cobram)
Prize valued at $680
Eliza’s on the Murray offers a diverse range of Villas – all nestled into a gorgeous garden and fully equipped to make sure your stay on the Murray memorable. The prize is for three nights in a Deluxe Spa Villa plus a picnic canoe adventure – the perfect package for a foodie getaway. (The prize is subject to availability; is not available over Easter and long weekends; and expires on 31 October 2010). Ph: 03 5874 2699. www.beautifulaccommodation.com/elizasonthemurray

Clydesdale Manor
- Two-day Tasmanian Stay
Sandy Bay (Hobart, Tasmania)
Prize valued at $500
Clydesdale Manor is ideally located on the doorstep of Hobart in the exclusive precinct of Sandy Bay. This prize includes two nights midweek accommodation (Sunday to Thursday) in a ground floor Superior Room. (Airfares to Hobart are
not included in the prize. The prize is subject to availability and is to be taken between 3 May and 30 September 2010). Ph: 03 6223 7289.
www.beautifulaccommodation.com/clydesdalemanor

Click here to enter online

These getaway competitions close on Monday 22 March.

Ticket Winners – did you enter our competition for tickets to Taste of Sydney and Opera under the Stars? Check here to see if you are a winner. Tickets were mailed using Australia Post on Monday, 1 March.

Taste of Sydney ticket winners:

Alyce Worboys
Angela Fiorenza
Audrey McGibbon
Carine Spezza
Carol Joyce
Catherine Burgess
Cheryl Bojdak
Corinne Dowsett
Dana Partington
David Holden
Debra (from South Grafton)
Diane burgess
Dusan Lazarevic
Edwina Dawson
Filomena (from Strathfield)
Fleur Oliver
Garry Sullivan
Greg Tebb
Hannah Sinclair
Helena King
Ian James Harris
Indra Arifin
Jacqueline silver
Jenny Pizzica
Jenny Yen
Joanne Warner
John Baker
Julia Cramer
Julie Edenhofner
Julie Green
Julie Sheahan
Kate Hartill
Kathyrn Cole
Katrina Clifford
Keith Pickering
Leanne Johnson
Leesa Shannon
Linda Dwyer
Lisa Bristowe
Lucinda Coenraad
Lucy Boldi
Lyn Brecht
Lynne Pfister
Lynne Weber
Margaret Rankin
Mark James Silver
Matthew Russell
Nadia Ceh
Natasha Ceviker
Nimali Silva
Patricia Green
Rachel Bailey
Roma Winterschladen
Rosemary St John
Roslyn Mallitt
Rosslyn Reed
Ruth Jancovich
Sacha Lane
Sally Green
Sandra Harris
Serena Burkmar-Dawe
Stuart Lloyd
Sue Colyer
Sue Stapleton
Sue Wilson
Suzanne Wallace
Tabitha Fraser
Vanessa Miles
Viktoria Kiss
Waranyupha Tranukkij
Wendy Circosta

Opera under the Stars ticket winners

Anne Stillman
Lucy Campbell
Linda Delaney

Win One of Three Short Breaks worth up to $1476

If you have not yet had a chance to enter our fantastic competitions, it is not too late.

- Win One of Three Short Breaks worth up to $1476
- plus FREE Ticket giveaways
- plus Invitation to Taste of Sydney

Taste of Sydney is on again in Sydney 11-14 March 2010 in Centennial Park – Sydney’s top chefs, the finest artisan producers and discerning gourmands will be mingling in the beautiful surrounds of Centennial Parklands. Discover a dynamic program of tastings, talks and demonstrations in the Taste feature areas against a backdrop of fabulous musical entertainment. Read More

See Us At The Show – Beautiful Accommodation will be at the show selling our guides at a very special show price. Come and say hello to author Jennifer Lamattina at stand C4.

We will have TWO new editions at the show – the new Victoria/Tasmania Edition will have its first Sydney showing and the new South Australia/Western Australia/Northern Territory guide will be launched – its first public appearance in Australia. Be the first to get these new editions and check out our fabulous selection of handpicked properties. Naturally, our bestselling Queensland/New South Wales guide will also be available.

When: 11-14 March 2010
Where: Centennial Park
Why Go: The ultimate Sydney foodies’ event
More Information: www.tastefestivals.com.au/australia

Win one of three Short Breaks (even if you can’t come to the show): We have a competition all our Club members can enter to win a short break. Click here to enter online

You could win one of these incredible prizes:

Kewarra Beach Resort
- Four-night Tropical FNQ Luxury
Kewarra Beach (near Cairns, Queensland)
Prize valued at $1,476
Enjoy the privacy of a tropical nature Lodge, situated on the tranquil shores of the Coral Sea, and experience the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Included in this prize is: four nights accommodation in a 4.5 Star Deluxe Pandanus Bungalow, full buffet breakfast for two daily, morning & afternoon tea, a delightful lunch, snorkelling equipment, reef viewing on semi-submersibles, marine biologists' presentations on board and airport transfers. (Prize is subject to availability and does not include flights to Cairns). Ph: 07 4057 6666.
www.beautifulaccommodation.com/kewarrabeach

Eliza’s on the Murray
- Peaceful Three-Night Retreat
Tocumwal (on the Murray, near Cobram)
Prize valued at $680
Eliza’s on the Murray offers a diverse range of Villas – all nestled into a gorgeous garden and fully equipped to make sure your stay on the Murray memorable. The prize is for three nights in a Deluxe Spa Villa plus a picnic canoe adventure – the perfect package for a foodie getaway. (The prize is subject to availability; is not available over Easter and long weekends; and expires on 31 October 2010). Ph: 03 5874 2699. www.beautifulaccommodation.com/elizasonthemurray

Clydesdale Manor
- Two-day Tasmanian Stay
Sandy Bay (Hobart, Tasmania)
Prize valued at $500
Clydesdale Manor is ideally located on the doorstep of Hobart in the exclusive precinct of Sandy Bay. This prize includes two nights midweek accommodation (Sunday to Thursday) in a ground floor Superior Room. (Airfares to Hobart are
not included in the prize. The prize is subject to availability and is to be taken between 3 May and 30 September 2010). Ph: 03 6223 7289.
www.beautifulaccommodation.com/clydesdalemanor

PLUS win tickets to Taste of Sydney– we have 20 double passes to Taste of Sydney (for the Friday afternoon session only - 12noon - 4pm, Friday 12 March) or 50 double passes to Taste of Sydney (Thursday or Friday sessions only). Click here to enter

From Opera to Broadway....Under The Stars
Sunday, 7 March 2010
Morning Star Estate, Mt Eliza
Ticket giveaway - three double passes

Imagine being taken to see your favourite shows and your most-loved songs, in just one evening of entertainment. A spectacular venue, on the Mornington Peninsula... under the stars. Featuring sensational Australian performers, Pot-Pourri and pre-show guest performers. Be enchanted and entertained by the greatest hits of Pavarotti and The Three Tenors, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Carmen, Edith Piaf, Liza Minelli, Frank Sinatra, Andrea Bocelli, Andrew Lloyd Webber and many more. This is a show for the whole family, proudly supporting The Alannah and Madeline Foundation. Tickets range from $33 to $130.Visit www.ticketmaster.com.au or call 136 100, to access your exclusive special discount: $10 off all full-priced tickets (password DIVA).Enquiries 03 9682 9689, www.pot-pourri.com.au. WIN! We have three double passes to this show and you can click here to enter

Win One of Three Short Breaks worth up to $1476

- Win One of Three Short Breaks worth up to $1476
- plus FREE Ticket giveaways
- plus Invitation to Taste of Sydney

Taste of Sydney is on again in Sydney 11-14 March 2010 in Centennial Park – Sydney’s top chefs, the finest artisan producers and discerning gourmands will be mingling in the beautiful surrounds of Centennial Parklands. Discover a dynamic program of tastings, talks and demonstrations in the Taste feature areas against a backdrop of fabulous musical entertainment. Read More

See Us At The Show – Beautiful Accommodation will be at the show selling our guides at a very special show price. Come and say hello to author Jennifer Lamattina at stand C4.

We will have TWO new editions at the show – the new Victoria/Tasmania Edition will have its first Sydney showing and the new South Australia/Western Australia/Northern Territory guide will be launched – its first public appearance in Australia. Be the first to get these new editions and check out our fabulous selection of handpicked properties. Naturally, our bestselling Queensland/New South Wales guide will also be available.

When: 11-14 March 2010
Where: Centennial Park
Why Go: The ultimate Sydney foodies’ event
More Information: www.tastefestivals.com.au/australia

Win one of three Short Breaks (even if you can’t come to the show): We have a competition all our Club members can enter to win a short break. Click here to enter online

You could win one of these incredible prizes:

Kewarra Beach Resort
- Four-night Tropical FNQ Luxury
Kewarra Beach (near Cairns, Queensland)
Prize valued at $1,476
Enjoy the privacy of a tropical nature Lodge, situated on the tranquil shores of the Coral Sea, and experience the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Included in this prize is: four nights accommodation in a 4.5 Star Deluxe Pandanus Bungalow, full buffet breakfast for two daily, morning & afternoon tea, a delightful lunch, snorkelling equipment, reef viewing on semi-submersibles, marine biologists' presentations on board and airport transfers. (Prize is subject to availability and does not include flights to Cairns). Ph: 07 4057 6666.
www.beautifulaccommodation.com/kewarrabeach

Eliza’s on the Murray
- Peaceful Three-Night Retreat
Tocumwal (on the Murray, near Cobram)
Prize valued at $680
Eliza’s on the Murray offers a diverse range of Villas – all nestled into a gorgeous garden and fully equipped to make sure your stay on the Murray memorable. The prize is for three nights in a Deluxe Spa Villa plus a picnic canoe adventure – the perfect package for a foodie getaway. (The prize is subject to availability; is not available over Easter and long weekends; and expires on 31 October 2010). Ph: 03 5874 2699. www.beautifulaccommodation.com/elizasonthemurray

Clydesdale Manor
- Two-day Tasmanian Stay
Sandy Bay (Hobart, Tasmania)
Prize valued at $500
Clydesdale Manor is ideally located on the doorstep of Hobart in the exclusive precinct of Sandy Bay. This prize includes two nights midweek accommodation (Sunday to Thursday) in a ground floor Superior Room. (Airfares to Hobart are
not included in the prize. The prize is subject to availability and is to be taken between 3 May and 30 September 2010). Ph: 03 6223 7289.
www.beautifulaccommodation.com/clydesdalemanor

PLUS win tickets to Taste of Sydney– we have 20 double passes to Taste of Sydney (for the Friday afternoon session only - 12noon - 4pm, Friday 12 March) or 50 double passes to Taste of Sydney (Thursday or Friday sessions only). Click here to enter

From Opera to Broadway....Under The Stars
Sunday, 7 March 2010
Morning Star Estate, Mt Eliza
Ticket giveaway - three double passes

Imagine being taken to see your favourite shows and your most-loved songs, in just one evening of entertainment. A spectacular venue, on the Mornington Peninsula... under the stars. Featuring sensational Australian performers, Pot-Pourri and pre-show guest performers. Be enchanted and entertained by the greatest hits of Pavarotti and The Three Tenors, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Carmen, Edith Piaf, Liza Minelli, Frank Sinatra, Andrea Bocelli, Andrew Lloyd Webber and many more. This is a show for the whole family, proudly supporting The Alannah and Madeline Foundation. Tickets range from $33 to $130.Visit www.ticketmaster.com.au or call 136 100, to access your exclusive special discount: $10 off all full-priced tickets (password DIVA).Enquiries 03 9682 9689, www.pot-pourri.com.au. WIN! We have three double passes to this show and you can click here to enter

Romantic Valentine Gift

What could be more romantic than to give your Valentine the gift of the choice of a heavenly break away?

When you give your Valentine one of our Beautiful Accommodation guides they can choose where to go for a romantic short break away. Will it be beach or bush, cosy cottage or contemporary glam? A foodies getaway or an eco-escape in the rainforest?

And remember, our guides are now only $19.95, and that includes FREE postage to anywhere in Australia.

Order now and we'll have your gift in the mail in time for Valentines day.

And on Valentines day you can give the gift of the ultimate romantic gesture - one remembered long after the roses have wilted and the chocolates are gone! Too easy!

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Jenny Lamattina and Simon St John
Authors, Beautiful Accommodation